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The 'Casterbridge' of Thomas Hardy's novels, Dorchester is the county town of Dorset, with a history that can be traced back to the Iron Age Maiden Castle. Dorchester's traditional and historical centre is surrounded by typical rolling Dorset countryside. There is a good mixture of property for sale in Dorchester including the well known 'Poundbury Village' on the western fringe of town, which was designed for Prince Charles. There are traditional cottages, barn conversions, modern semi-detached family houses, retirement flats, as well as a selection of new houses in Dorchester which have been sympathetically built in a period style.
Amenities for properties in Dorchester
In Dorchester you'll find plenty of popular High Street names, individual shops and boutiques in a pedestrianised shopping area, along with welcoming inns, restaurants and tea shops. A large open-air market draws people into Dorchester from surrounding villages every Wednesday. Families with children of school age who are considering Dorchester property, will find renowned schools for pupils of all ages in the area. With the influx of people relocating from London, Essex, the Midlands and Home Counties, new shops and restaurants are starting to open, adding to the mix of modern and traditional in Dorset: you can do your food shopping in Marks & Spencer or Waitrose and relax afterwards in one of the town's new wine bars. There are many other facilities and amenities in the town, including a modern hospital, a cinema, skate parks for children and the Thomas Hardy Leisure Centre. Further leisure facilities are planned as Phase II of the Poundbury development takes shape, and key worker accommodation is being planned on the site of the Old Eldridge Pope Brewery, to include NHS staff, police and teachers.
Transport for Dorchester
By road the A35 runs close to Dorchester, providing a good east/west route. The town's two railway stations provide services between London Waterloo and Weymouth, calling at Bournemouth, Poole and Dorchester South. The Bristol Templemeads to Weymouth service calls at Maiden Newton and Dorchester West.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Dorchester, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas and look for property for sale in Weymouth, Bridport and Lyme Regis.
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in Dorchester
studio farms, estates & land in Herrison Road, Dorchester, Dorset - Auction guide price of £100,000
For sale by auction* investment opportunity for farm buildings which have potential subject to pp. ... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Church Road,Maiden Newton,DT2 - Asking price of £365,000
A pretty & well appointed converted stone barn of much charm in a private and peaceful village setting... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Greyhound Yard, Sydling St. Nicholas, Dorchester, Dorset - Guide Price of £295,000
A Brick and Flint Cottage Style Property Which Has Been Modernised By the Present Vendors To Provide A Comfortable Well Appointed Home In This Favoured Peaceful Unspoilt Village.Entrance...... view full details
studio farms, estates & land in LAND AT CATTISTOCK, DORCHESTER, DORSET DT2 0JL - Guide Price of £50,000
18th December 2009 For fishing, shooting and wildlife enthusiasts 14.38 acres of pasture with the River Frome running through the centre.... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Poundbury, Dorchester - Offers in excess of £170,000
Domvs are delighted to offer this bright 2 double bedroom apartment situated on the outskirts of Poundbury offering outstanding rural views. This well presented apartment in a desirable position...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Culliford Road, Dorchester, Dorset - Asking price of £185,000
DOMVS is delighted to have on offer a very smart 2 double bedroom apartment set in a leafy part of central Dorchester. Ensuite to the master bedroom, large sitting room with dining area, fully...... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Main Road, Tolpuddle, Dorchester, Dorset - Guide Price of £485,000
A brick and flint cottage style property which has been modernised by the present vendors to provide a comfortable well appointed home in the favoured, peaceful unspoilt village.... view full details
bedrooms house in Cerne Abbas, Dorset - Offers in excess of £335,000
A desirable thatched property in a newly developed, exclusive gated location within the beautiful village of Cerne Abbas, voted one of the top ten villages in the Country.... view full details
3 bedrooms house in BACK LANE, EVERSHOT, DORCHESTER, DORSET. DT2 0LE - Guide Price of £195,000
Three bedroom semi detached house in this favoured village in need of up-dating with a single garage... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Dorchester, Dorset - Asking price of £119,500
A period cottage offering great potential for refurbishment. Accommodation potentially comprises three bedrooms, bathroom, shower room and kitchen all to be completed.... view full detailsview All properties for sale in $place$ in Dorchester, Dorset
